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Communities are the key to tackling plastic pollution
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Communities are the key to tackling plastic pollution

A new paper developed through an interdisciplinary workshop advocates a fundamental change in how authorities treat the public within ecological campaigns.

Local authorities can save millions with brownfield restoration biochar treatment
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Local authorities can save millions with brownfield restoration biochar treatment
Councils and companies involved in repurposing industrial sites could benefit financially from a new approach
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English water companies facing 81 criminal investigations
A record number of prosecutions are being pursued in the latest chapter of Britain’s ongoing
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2025 National Air Quality Conference unveils details
The sixth annual event will return to Central London in early winter, with early bird
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Modern food packaging is contributing to untenable waste
Bacteria, rodents and insects have a field day in warehouses and transportation stages, so can
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More British pollution woes over food, water, soil and air microplastics
A new policy brief delivered to parliament has called for a more robust and comprehensive
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Anxiety linked to water pollution through pets and medication
Changes in the behaviour of fish are linked to prescription drugs, while flea treatment for
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Toxic metals contaminate one-fifth of global farmland
A new study has revealed the extent of the threat to food security, human health
Conversation we need to have on World Environment Day
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Conversation we need to have on World Environment Day

Another date of observation dedicated to nature and our planet is here, but is it all just lip service? 

Can AI turn discarded vapes into reusable energy sources?
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Can AI turn discarded vapes into reusable energy sources?
With the UK’s ban on single-use nicotine vapes coming into effect this weekend, fears are
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Communities are the key to tackling plastic pollution
A new paper developed through an interdisciplinary workshop advocates a fundamental change in how authorities
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Local authorities can save millions with brownfield restoration biochar treatment
Councils and companies involved in repurposing industrial sites could benefit financially from a new approach
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English water companies facing 81 criminal investigations
A record number of prosecutions are being pursued in the latest chapter of Britain’s ongoing
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2025 National Air Quality Conference unveils details
The sixth annual event will return to Central London in early winter, with early bird
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Modern food packaging is contributing to untenable waste
Bacteria, rodents and insects have a field day in warehouses and transportation stages, so can
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More British pollution woes over food, water, soil and air microplastics
A new policy brief delivered to parliament has called for a more robust and comprehensive
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£1.34m for low carbon fertiliser development to help UK cereal farmers
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£1.34m for low carbon fertiliser development to help UK cereal farmers
The project is being funded by Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme, will complete in 2029, and
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Dynamic digital product passports pegged as food waste solution
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Dynamic digital product passports pegged as food waste solution
The EU introduced mandatory legislation in 2027, but there are limitations to the proposed system.
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EBIS-HSE announces virtual waste management training opportunities
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EBIS-HSE announces virtual waste management training opportunities
The up-skilling specialist has confirmed five dates for its single day modules.  Two individual courses
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Plastic Waste Coalition report shows AI is key to packaging circularity
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Plastic Waste Coalition report shows AI is key to packaging circularity
Despite its obvious impact on the environment, artificial intelligence can unlock a more efficient reuse
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Ofwat offers £7.5m for water innovations as government announces supplier ‘MOTs’
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Ofwat offers £7.5m for water innovations as government announces supplier ‘MOTs’
Surprise inspections, regular performance and process check-ups, and compulsory efficiency labels on appliances represent a
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Leeds City Council inks coffee pod recycling deal
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Leeds City Council inks coffee pod recycling deal
The Yorkshire authority will work with Podback to roll out a new scheme at household
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Local authority sees 80% cost savings through wastewater contract
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Local authority sees 80% cost savings through wastewater contract
Derby City Council has extended an agreement spanning 28 years, renewing operational responsibilities for its
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Mountain herb based textile ‘DNA verification’ is closing recycling credibility gap
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Mountain herb based textile ‘DNA verification’ is closing recycling credibility gap
A unique marker applied directly to industrial and consumer waste clothing provides irrefutable proof of
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